The Indian Navy has rescued all 20 crew members of hijacked fishing vessel Azini from armed pirates off Somalia after a coordinated operation lasting over 48 hours. Marine Commandos, a mission-ready warship and an IAF C-17 aircraft were deployed. No casualties or injuries were reported

Iran has thanked India, the Navy and Air Force for rescuing 20 crew members of the pirated fishing vessel Azini in a 48-hour Arabian Sea operation on November 2, over 3,000 km from Mumbai. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the forces for their coordinated response